Method of Treating Atherosclerosis, Dyslipidemias and Related Conditions
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[0012]Niacin or nicotinic acid (pyridine-3-carboxylic acid) is a drug commonly known for its effect in the elevation of high density lipoproteins (HDL) levels, as well as other beneficial alterations of the lipid profile (lowering very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), low density lipoprotein (LDL), triglycerides, free fatty acids (FFA) and lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]). Nicotinic acid raises HDL levels when administered to humans in therapeutically effective doses, such as about 500 mg to as high as about 8 grams per day. However, nicotinic acid is frequently associated with cutaneous vasodilation, also called flushing. Flushing typically entails a reddening of the skin, accompanied by warmth, itchiness or irritation. It can be extremely unpleasant, and can be so severe that many patients discontinue nicotinic acid treatment. The present invention relates to the treatment of dyslipidemias and the prevention or reversal of atherosclerosis and the other diseases and conditions described here...
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